Brodhead Watershed Association Seeks StreamWatch Program Volunteers In Monroe County; Training May 18

Would you like to be a StreamWatcher? The Brodhead Watershed Association is hosting its annual volunteer training on Saturday, May 18 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. to welcome new “water warriors” into its popular StreamWatch Program. 

The training will be hosted at the Brodhead Creek Heritage Center located in East Stroudsburg, Monroe County.  

For over 30 years, StreamWatch volunteers have been monitoring the streams and creeks throughout the Brodhead Watershed - playing a crucial role in safeguarding the health of our water. 

BWA is looking for new volunteers to join the program which spans seven sub-watershed regions. 

This training is also a good refresher course for veteran StreamWatchers. 

The StreamWatch Program exemplifies the concept of citizen science, where members of the public actively contribute to data collection and monitoring projects, becoming advocates for water quality protection through their efforts. 

By collecting data at various sites over time, volunteers can detect changes or pollution events early, allowing for timely intervention and mitigation efforts. 

As the eyes and ears of our watershed, StreamWatchers are an invaluable resource to BWA and the community. 

Consider joining this incredible team of dedicated volunteers!

Click here to register for the training. Please register by May 14.   Questions should be directed to:  admin@brodheadwatershed.org. 

Not sure where you live in the Brodhead watershed?  Find out using the tool. 

Visit Brodhead’s StreamWatcher Program webpage to learn more.

For more information on programs, initiatives and other upcoming events, visit the Brodhead Watershed Association website or Follow them on Facebook.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates from the Association.  Click Here to become a member.

[Posted: April 10, 2024]  PA Environment Digest